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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547.83, 821.89 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547.83, 821.89 and 316.68 is: 475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547.83 : 821.89 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547.83/821.89 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547.83x = 821.89 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547.83x = 260,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276.13/547.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.10

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